The tribute caravan from Constantinople to Rome, twice delayed because of piracy, has been robbed on the way! Somewhere between Dalmatia and Thrace, the untold millions of sesterces, jewels, scrolls, ornamental armor, statuary, oil and wine have vanished, along with the 500-man escort.
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| Grandmamma |
This is a problem for the whole Roman Empire, of course, but also in particular for House Valerius. Pater has been open-handed in resolving a whole mare's nest of problems for his many clients, and the cashbox is rather bare. What is worse is that Grandmamma has pawned her jewels to keep the House running smoothly, and now cannot redeem them. If she cannot acquire 1000 Librum by September, anyone can come in and buy the jewels, and if anyone sees them around some other woman's neck, well, if Grandmamma's in trouble, we're ALL in trouble!
So the first son, Gaius Valerius Junius, is headed out to the bush with as many family clients as can be explained away. For Pater must never know what has transpired beneath the veil of family business!
Among the worthies assigned this vital secret mission:
ROSA the herbal healer
SYLVIA the ranger
POUNCEQUICK the cat burglar
VESUVIUS the wizard for hire
RETARIUS the gladiator
and whoever else can be spared.
The number on the card indicates social level, which roughly tracks income.
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